Eldon martin is a 75-year-old retired marine corps officer. he smoked cigarettes most of his adult life, but quit 10 years ago when he learned he had allergy-induced asthmatic lung disease. he comes to the hospital today with a high fever, productive cough, and pain in his chest. he is diagnosed with pneumonia. what additional assessment findings would be important for the nurse to gather in relation to oxygenation concerns? select all that apply. a. pulse oximetry readingb. arterial blood gasc. normal dietd. lung soundse. number of years of smoking

Answers are A,B,D and E.

Explanation:

Pulse oximetry readings are helpful in determining the oxygen level of the blood, Oxygen level less then 90% is indication for pneumonia.

Arterial Blood gas test measures the oxygenation, pH and CO2 pressure level in blood of arteries. Low oxygen level and low CO2 pressure is indication for pneumonia.

Lung sounds such as Rales and rhonchi are indicator of pneumonia.

Number of years of smoking helps to determine the risk level for a disease.

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